Health Literacy Hub Senior Research Support Officer
locations
Camperdown Campus
time type
Part time
posted on
Posted Today
job requisition id
0118267
- Part time (0.80 FTE) fixed term 3 Year role as Research Support Officer/Senior Research Support Officer
- Fantastic Opportunity to be part of an important collaboration with the Sydney Health Literacy Lab and NSW Health promoting health literacy
- Base Salary $95,860 to 113,992 (pro rata for 0.80 FTE) + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
Founded in 1930 Sydney School of Public Health is Australia’s first and leading school in public health. Each day, our researchers and graduates are tackling global health challenges and striving to improve equity in communities locally and around the world.
The Sydney Health Literacy Lab (SHeLL) is a dynamic research group within the School of Public Health striving to build health literacy skills and capacities in the population and ensure the healthcare environment is sensitive to the needs of the whole community. Read more
About the lab — Sydney Health Literacy LabThis team has several collaborative partnerships including a partnership with NSW Health to support the NSW Health Literacy Hub. This is a partnership committed to bringing together health staff, consumers and academics to support rigorous research and evaluation activities within the NSW public health system and enabling the translation of evidence into practice.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Research Support Officer/Senior Research Support Officer to provide valuable support to the Academic Lead and the team in this important collaboration for SHeLL.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
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- provide project management for research programs related to health literacy including project planning, tracking, implementing, analysis and reporting
- review and modify existing project processes and procedures, implement revisions that streamline systems and more effectively supports research output
- contribute to the development and evaluation of Statewide health literacy initiatives, including training and ambassador programs, seminar series, and Communities of Practice.
- provide updates to the Chief Investigator/Supervisor about progress of research activity
- analyse data using statistical analysis and modelling, report on findings and, in collaboration with more senior researchers, use this to further the research work undertaken
- source information, research and prepare drafts for research publications and presentations including preparing literary reviews and carrying out theoretical research to support the overall research objectives
- manage the preparation of documentation for publications and presentations aligned to the research program objectives
- undertake appropriate research procedures in accordance with relevant ethics protocols
- prepare material for submission to ethics committees when required
- 3-5 years of research experience
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- guide research direction and priorities, ensuring projects align with broader university and NSW Health goals
- evaluate and optimise grant management processes, ensuring maximum funding opportunities and successful grant acquisitions
- champion best practices in research, driving the adoption of innovative methodologies and ensuring stringent compliance
- direct the design and implementation of advanced data management systems, ensuring data-driven insights and research excellence
- foster open communication and collaboration within the team, addressing stakeholder queries and concerns in a timely manner, while building trust within immediate work networks
- navigate external partnerships, fostering collaborations that elevate research stature and impact
- 5 to 10 years of research experience, including experience managing, reporting, and disseminating research data
- experience leading end-to-end discrete research projects
- experience working with external partners and stakeholders
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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit:
NSW Health employment requirementsEEO statement
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Deepna.chand@sydney.edu.au.
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